Health & Safety Lead – FMCG Manufacturing

Advocate Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international food manufacturing business in Cork is seeking a Health & Safety Officer to ensure a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Health & Safety, at least 4 years of experience, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include leading risk assessments, conducting training, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. This role offers the chance to influence safety practices across a dynamic site.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

International business exposure

High impact role

Qualifications

• At least 4 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Hands-on, motivated, and resilient approach to driving safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate health and safety risks on site.
• Conduct and review risk assessments, ensuring effective mitigation plans.
• Lead investigations into incidents and ensure corrective actions are followed through.
• Deliver training modules to employees at all levels.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Influencing skills

Risk management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or Higher Diploma in Health & Safety (Level 7/8)

Chartered member of IOSH (or equivalent)

Job description

A leading international food manufacturing business in Cork is seeking a Health & Safety Officer to ensure a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Health & Safety, at least 4 years of experience, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include leading risk assessments, conducting training, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. This role offers the chance to influence safety practices across a dynamic site.